Wrist and Hand Pain
Wrist and hand pain can significantly impact daily activities, whether it’s from injury, repetitive use, or underlying medical conditions. Pain or discomfort in the wrist or hand can limit your ability to perform simple tasks such as writing, typing, gripping, or lifting. Physiotherapy can help manage symptoms, improve function, and prevent further issues.
We have hand specialists in the clinic who can assess and help you manage your symptoms.
Common Causes of Wrist and Hand Pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Compression of the median nerve at the wrist, often causing numbness, tingling, and pain.
- Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) – Overuse or repetitive movements leading to irritation or inflammation in tendons or muscles.
- Arthritis – Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis causing joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.
- Tendinitis or Tendinopathy – Inflammation or degeneration of the tendons in the wrist or hand.
- Fractures – Broken bones in the wrist, hand, or fingers, often following a fall or impact.
- Ganglion Cysts – Non-cancerous lumps that develop on the wrist or hand, often causing discomfort.
- Trigger Finger – A condition where a finger gets stuck in a bent position due to tendon inflammation.
- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis – Inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, often caused by repetitive gripping or lifting.
Relieve pain, restore movement, revive life.
A physiotherapist can assess your condition, identify the underlying cause of your wrist or hand pain, and develop a personalised treatment plan to relieve symptoms and restore function. If wrist or hand pain is interfering with your daily tasks, or if symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or weakness persist, it’s important to see a physiotherapist. Early intervention can prevent further damage and improve long-term outcomes.
Results that move you
- Exercise therapy to improve strength, flexibility, and coordination in the wrist and hand.
- Manual therapy to reduce pain, stiffness, and improve mobility in the affected joints.
- Splints or braces to support the wrist and hand and relieve strain during healing.
- Ergonomic advice to modify daily activities or work tasks and reduce strain on the wrist and hand.
- Taping to provide support and prevent further irritation.
- Education to help you understand the condition and prevent future injury.